Francis Kernan | |
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| United States Senator from New York | |
| In office March 4, 1875 – March 3, 1881 | |
| Preceded by | Reuben E. Fenton |
| Succeeded by | Thomas C. Platt |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 21st district | |
| In office March 4, 1863 – March 3, 1865 | |
| Preceded by | R. Holland Duell |
| Succeeded by | Roscoe Conkling |
| Member of the New York State Assembly from the Oneida County, 1st district | |
| In office January 1, 1861 – December 31, 1861 | |
| Preceded by | James McQuade |
| Succeeded by | Charles M. Scholefield |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Francis Kernan January 14, 1816 Wayne, New York |
| Died | September 7, 1892 (aged 76) Utica, New York |
| Resting place | St. Agnes Cemetery, Utica, New York |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Hannah Avery Devereux
(m. 1843) |
| Children | 10 |
| Education | Georgetown University |
| Profession | Politician, Lawyer |
Francis Kernan (January 14, 1816 – September 7, 1892) was an American lawyer and politician. A resident of New York, he was active in politics as a Democrat, and served in several elected offices, including member of the New York State Assembly, member of the United States House of Representatives, and United States Senator from 1875 to 1881.